Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Long-Term NSCLC Survivors After Pembrolizumab Show High Survival Rates, Rare Immunotherapy Rechallenge

By MedXY 04/13/2026

A nationwide French cohort study reveals that advanced NSCLC patients completing 2 years of pembrolizumab maintain excellent survival outcomes, with most remaining treatment-free and immunotherapy rechallenge being uncommon.

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Risk and Outcomes of Secondary Cancer Among Lung Cancer Survivors After Definitive Treatment: A Comprehensive Review

By MedXY 12/13/2025

This review synthesizes evidence on the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of secondary cancers in non-small cell lung cancer survivors post-definitive therapy, highlighting genetic predisposition as a key determinant distinct from recurrence patterns.

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Encorafenib Plus Binimetinib in BRAF V600E-Mutant Metastatic NSCLC: Insights from the Phase II PHAROS Study and Updated Survival Outcomes

By MedXY 12/09/2025

The Phase II PHAROS study demonstrates durable antitumor efficacy and manageable safety of encorafenib plus binimetinib in BRAF V600E-mutant metastatic NSCLC, with updated results showing the longest median overall survival reported for targeted therapy in this setting.

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Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib Shows Promising Activity in Atypical EGFR-Mutant Advanced NSCLC: CHRYSALIS‑2 Cohort C Results

By MedXY 12/08/2025

In CHRYSALIS‑2 Cohort C, the amivantamab plus lazertinib combination produced a 52% ORR and durable responses (mDoR 14.1 months) in advanced NSCLC with atypical EGFR mutations, with higher activity in treatment‑naïve patients and an expected safety profile.

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Retifanlimab Plus Chemotherapy Significantly Prolongs Survival in Metastatic NSCLC: Insights from the POD1UM-304 Phase 3 Trial

By MedXY 10/15/2025

The POD1UM-304 study demonstrated that adding the PD-1 inhibitor retifanlimab to platinum-based chemotherapy significantly improves overall survival in patients with first-line metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer, offering a new therapeutic option with manageable safety.

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Radiotherapy-Free Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy Shows Promise for Locally Advanced NSCLC With High PD-L1 Expression

By MedXY 10/15/2025

The Evolution trial evaluated pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy without radiotherapy in unresectable, locally advanced NSCLC patients with PD-L1 TPS ≥50%, showing a 2-year progression-free survival rate of 67% and manageable safety profile, suggesting a viable alternative treatment approach.

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Optimizing Anesthesia in Elderly NSCLC Patients: Impact of Midazolam and Dexmedetomidine Co-Administration on Hemodynamics and Stress Response

By MedXY 09/15/2025

Co-administering midazolam with dexmedetomidine in elderly NSCLC patients undergoing lobectomy enhances hemodynamic stability and reduces perioperative stress response, potentially improving recovery outcomes without increasing adverse events.

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Patritumab Deruxtecan: A Promising New Hope in Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Post Platinum and Immunotherapy

By MedXY 09/08/2025

Patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) demonstrates notable efficacy and manageable safety in heavily pretreated advanced NSCLC, including patients without EGFR mutations, offering a potential new treatment avenue.

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Adagrasib vs Docetaxel in KRASG12C-Mutated NSCLC: New Hope from KRYSTAL-12 Phase 3 Trial

By MedXY 08/15/2025

The KRYSTAL-12 trial demonstrated that adagrasib significantly improves progression-free survival compared to docetaxel in previously treated KRASG12C-mutated advanced NSCLC, with manageable safety profiles.